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Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

  • GWYNDOLYN MILES Richmond Times-Dispatch

The calves were found and placed with a professional facility that specialized in giraffe care.

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ceremoniously signed more than 20 bills aimed at gun violence prevention in the commonwealth.

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

Feeling the love in Amherst: Students work to make community sign

Feeling the love in Amherst: Students work to make community sign

  • Justin Faulconer

A reading challenge for the entire student body at Temperance Elementary School this spring semester grew into a community partnership that is bringing generations together in the form of a new LOVE sign at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center in Amherst.

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

After three months of deadlock, the House Appropriations Committee isn't waiting on the Senate any longer for a budget deal to keep Virginia government running on July 1.

A place to connect in a divided country

A place to connect in a divided country

  • Madi Kirkman

For nearly a quarter of a century, veterans have gathered every Friday at Monument Terrace to honor those who have served and to show support for veterans and active-duty service members, as passing drivers honk in solidarity.

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

  • GWYNDOLYN MILES Richmond Times-Dispatch

The calves were found and placed with a professional facility that specialized in giraffe care.

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ceremoniously signed more than 20 bills aimed at gun violence prevention in the commonwealth.

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

After three months of deadlock, the House Appropriations Committee isn't waiting on the Senate any longer for a budget deal to keep Virginia government running on July 1.

Virginia law enforcement fielding questions about incoming assault weapons ban

Virginia law enforcement fielding questions about incoming assault weapons ban

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Some law enforcement agencies across Virginia say they are being inundated with questions from gun owners who are confused about how the state’s new law will be enforced.

Early voting begins this week for congressional primaries

Early voting begins this week for congressional primaries

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia voters are about to go to the polls again, with 45 days of early voting beginning this week in party primaries for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Why your azaleas may be struggling — and what to do

Why your azaleas may be struggling — and what to do

  • Don Davis

Seeing gray growth on your azaleas? Columnist Don Davis says the problem may not be what you think.

Melanie Lucero says any Republican can win Virginia's 5th — except John McGuire

Melanie Lucero says any Republican can win Virginia's 5th — except John McGuire

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress

Melanie Lucero, John McGuire's Republican challenger for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, says she's not worried about Democratic Challenger Tom Perriello, but says that McGuire should be. 

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament to raise money for Amherst schools

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament to raise money for Amherst schools

  • Justin Faulconer

The Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation invites the public to partner in a milestone event: its 23rd annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament on June 19.

PHOTOS: Amherst County Museum celebrates 50 years

PHOTOS: Amherst County Museum celebrates 50 years

  • Justin Faulconer
VHSL region playoff recaps: Nelson County girls soccer wins first-ever Region 2C title, and more

VHSL region playoff recaps: Nelson County girls soccer wins first-ever Region 2C title, and more

  • Bryson Gordon

The Lady Govs overcame perennial powerhouse Glenvar with a shutout to capture the school's first-ever Region 2C championship in girls soccer.

“We mean business": Heritage girls dominate to win fifth straight track and field championship

“We mean business": Heritage girls dominate to win fifth straight track and field championship

  • BEN CATES Special for The News & Advance

The Heritage girls continued their track dynasty at the Class 3 outdoor track and field state championships on Saturday, winning their fifth straight overall T&F title.

Amherst board tables proposal to increase building heights in M-1 zones

Amherst board tables proposal to increase building heights in M-1 zones

  • Justin Faulconer

Voicing concerns of proximity to nearby residences, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors tabled a zoning measure that proposes increasing building heights from 65 feet to 125 feet in the industrial (M-1) district.

Meet the Lynchburg area teams advancing to this week’s VHSL state playoffs

Meet the Lynchburg area teams advancing to this week’s VHSL state playoffs

  • Bryson Gordon

Meet the teams that will be competing for a championship in the VHSL state playoffs around the Lynchburg area this week.

For Love of Nature: Scottsville a great, local getaway

For Love of Nature: Scottsville a great, local getaway

    In March, Michael and I bid on a two-day getaway to Scottsville at a fundraiser for the Central Virginia Land Conservancy (CVaLC).

    Amherst board appropriates funds to school division

    Amherst board appropriates funds to school division

    • Justin Faulconer

    The Amherst County Board of Supervisors on June 2 unanimously approved a request from the county school board to appropriate additional revenue of $710,245 to the schools’ current 2025-26 operational budget, along with two other measures that free up more than $2 million in the current budge…

    Amherst County schools honor retiring staff, teachers

    Amherst County schools honor retiring staff, teachers

    • Justin Faulconer

    About two-dozen employees of Amherst County Public Schools are retiring or have retired with a combined 700 years of service to education and the workforce among them, 518 of which were spent in county school system.

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